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As flu season begins and the autumn term settles in, Jo Gilliard, CEO of Jangro, the UK and Europe’s largest network of independent janitorial distributors, looks at the practical steps education providers can take to keep hygiene standards on track.
By October, education settings have had several weeks to see how their cleaning routines are holding up under normal term-time use. Buildings are fully occupied again, and seasonal illness is beginning to make itself felt.
This makes October a useful point to review what is working well and where routines may need adjusting. A washroom that looked adequately stocked at the start of the day may be running short by lunchtime, or a classroom may need extra attention because it is being used differently this term.
Cleaning operatives are often best placed to spot these patterns, so ask them whether the time allocated to each area reflects the attention it needs during term. Their experience gives school leaders a clear basis for deciding where routines need to change.
Keep hand hygiene easy to maintain
Good hand hygiene remains one of the simplest ways to help reduce the spread of germs throughout an education setting. Jangro Bactericidal Foam Hand Wash removes visible soiling while killing a wide range of bacteria. Its formulation also contains moisturising ingredients to help care for skin, which is useful in education settings where students and staff wash their hands repeatedly throughout the day.
Clear reminders help reinforce good handwashing technique too. Jangro provides downloadable handwashing and hand-sanitising guides that schools can display around washrooms and other shared spaces to support the habits staff are teaching.
Pay attention to high-touch surfaces
Door handles, desks and shared equipment are handled repeatedly throughout the day, so cleaning products need to work hard without making routines harder for cleaning operatives and be suited to the different surfaces.
Jangro’s ntrl Probiotic Multi-Surface Cleaner is suited to routine cleaning across the varied surfaces found throughout education settings. Its probiotic formulation continues working after application to help break down organic matter and control odours at source. The concentrated format also helps reduce packaging over time, giving education providers a practical option for maintaining cleaning standards while keeping environmental performance in view.
The product has also achieved Global GreenTag Certification, providing independent evidence against recognised environmental and health criteria. For education providers looking closely at the products they buy, that gives greater confidence that environmental claims have been independently assessed.
Use October as a check-in point
The first few weeks of term give schools a useful picture of what their buildings need and where cleaning routines need adjusting. Once changes are in place, check back with cleaning operatives to see whether the changes have resolved the problem. That feedback will show whether teams have enough time to maintain standards as the term continues.
Speak to your local Jangro distributor for practical product support, or explore Jangro’s cleaning and hygiene solutions for education online.
